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This isn’t just a beer tasting—it’s a journey through Quito’s history, culture, and brewing heritage.
What makes this experience unique is how it connects iconic historic landmarks with Ecuador’s rich tradition of beer and spirits. From exploring centuries-old convents and learning about the origins of brewing in Latin America, to tasting craft beers, traditional aguardientes, and local liqueurs, every stop reveals a different layer of Ecuadorian identity.
You’ll visit hidden cultural spaces, entrepreneurial projects, and historic courtyards while discovering how local ingredients and traditions shape the country’s drinks culture today.
Led by a local bilingual guide, this small-group experience blends storytelling, history, and tasting in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
If you want to go beyond sightseeing and truly taste Quito’s history—this is the experience for you.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minors not allowed (under 18)
Traditional Quito sweets tasting
Ecuadorian spirits tasting (including aguardientes and liqueurs)
Craft beer tasting experience
Professional bilingual national tour guide (English & Spanish)
Traditional Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
Admission fees
Entry to San Francisco Convent and its historic brewery site
Gratuities
Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Any services not specified in the itinerary
Additional drinks or food not mentioned in the experience
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10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de San Francisco
Plaza de San Francisco:
The experience begins in Plaza de San Francisco, where your guide will warmly welcome you and provide all the essential information to fully enjoy this unique tasting journey through Quito.
Plaza de San Francisco: The experience begins in Plaza de San Francisco, where your guide will warml…
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1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
San Francisco Convent:
Here you’ll discover the fascinating history of beer in Ecuador and Latin America, while exploring one of the oldest brewing traditions on the continent. You’ll also have the chance to try the legendary Franciscan beer and enjoy it with friends, surrounded by the stunning towers of the San Francisco Church.
San Francisco Convent: Here you’ll discover the fascinating history of beer in Ecuador and Latin Ame…
3
20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Yumbos Chocolate
Yumbos Chocolates:
We’ll take a short break to enjoy some of Ecuador’s finest chocolate, a perfect moment to recharge and continue your journey through Quito’s flavors and traditions.
Yumbos Chocolates: We’ll take a short break to enjoy some of Ecuador’s finest chocolate, a perfect m…
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20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Casa del Marqués Plaza comercial en el Centro Histórico de Quito
Casa del Marqués:
Here we’ll visit a local shop where you’ll taste a selection of traditional Ecuadorian spirits, each with unique flavors and origins that reflect the country’s rich heritage.
Casa del Marqués: Here we’ll visit a local shop where you’ll taste a selection of traditional Ecuado…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
COEE ECUADOR
COEE – Ecuadorian Entrepreneurs Community:
Visit the first and largest association of Ecuadorian entrepreneurs, where passion, effort, and innovation showcase that Ecuador truly has it all. Here you’ll enjoy a unique coffee experience, along with a small tasting of traditional Ecuadorian spirits.
COEE – Ecuadorian Entrepreneurs Community: Visit the first and largest association of Ecuadorian ent…
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Palacio Arzobispal
Archbishop’s Palace (Palacio Arzobispal):
Here you’ll enjoy traditional Ecuadorian sweets, including the famous mistelas, along with a tasting of local spirits. Discover Ecuador’s rich tradition of high-quality aguardientes in a unique cultural setting.
Archbishop’s Palace (Palacio Arzobispal): Here you’ll enjoy traditional Ecuadorian sweets, including…
7
20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
RAQERI CASONA DE LOS SENTIDOS
Santa Rosa Brewery:
To end the experience, your taste buds will be delighted with a curated selection of craft beers made with unique Ecuadorian ingredients. A perfect final toast to an unforgettable journey through Quito’s flavors.
Santa Rosa Brewery: To end the experience, your taste buds will be delighted with a curated selectio…
Meeting Point
Plaza San Francisco, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170401
Meeting Point:
San Francisco Plaza, at the corner of Benalcázar, Sucre, and Bolívar streets. Your guide will be waiting near the plaza, wearing a wine-colored Kunakkuna Experiences hoodie.
End Point
RAQERI CASONA DE LOS SENTIDOS, Sucre, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170401
End Point:
The tour concludes at Raqeri, home of Santa Rosa Brewery, a unique space that will awaken your senses. It is located just across from the iconic Church of La Compañía de Jesús.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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ChelZ43May 2026 • TripAdvisor
Perfect tour if you like to imbibe ;)
This tour was such a fun way to learn all about the historic old city and Marlon was a fantastic guide! We tried some fantastic beer, sampled delicious chocolate, and had our fill of other Ecuadorian spirits. We learned a lot about the history of Quito and left with a new perspective on the history of Ecuador as a whole.
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cristinatN7215RKAugust 2024 • TripAdvisor
A fun and different tour!
We did with my family the beer tour for my dad's birthday in downtown Quito and it was a different gift to live an experience together. 100% recommended!
The guides Daniel and Grace accompanied us and we really liked their dynamic explanations and their friendly and friendly way of treating us throughout the tour. We were taken around several places with activities such as chocolate tasting, ice cream, traditional sweets, beers and spirits. They even had details with my dad for being a birthday...read more
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Response from ViatorNovember 07, 2024
Querida Cristina,
¡Qué alegría saber que pudimos ser parte de la celebración del cumpleaños de tu papá! Nos emociona mucho leer que disfrutaron de una experiencia increíble en nuestros recorridos.
Será un placer tenerlos de nuevo con nosotros en el futuro. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto en nuestros tours!